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        Laser Hair Removal on Dr. Oz With GentleMAX From Candela

.......Now that it's officially spring, it's time for to get ready for shorts, skirts and bikinis and laser hair removal has never been easier or less painful.    

As recently seen on The Dr. Oz Show, the GentleMAX laser hair removal device from Candela removes unwanted hair from the face and the body. Dermatologist Dr. Ann Chapas says, "Until recently, we could only treat unwanted dark hair with very fair skin," but the GentleMAX combines two lasers in one device so it can actually treat dark hair on virtually all skin colors and types.

"It's faster, it's more efficient, it's less painful and it works on almost anyone," Dr. Chapas says regarding the new GentleMAX hair removal technology from Candela........

            via American Health and Beauty

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    The human body has places where the growth of hair is unwanted.And unwanted hair affects men and women alike.There are available creams which claim to remove hairs and waxing just to name a few but their effect is temporary.You could pluck and shave these hairs but these are not long term solutions.
     Laser Hair Removal is one of the more permanent solutions to unwanted hair removal.It may cost you more but the effect would be long term.It works for both men and women.It can safely be used in any part of the body like the the chin,back.bikini area, arm pit etc.It is fast and effective hair removal but the training and experience of the operator should be considered when contemplating laser hair removal procedure.Use and availability of newer more advance laser technology in the clinic to suit patient needs will insure a better outcome.
     The Laser Hair Removal works by using intense pulsed lights directed to the melanin of the hair follicle.It aims to damage the follicle to prevent hair growth.The number of sessions depends on the size and anatomical location of the hair.Laser hair removal is more effective on coarse black and brown hair.The treatment sessions may take 6 to 8 times with an interval of around 3 to 6 weeks before hair removal is complete.The disadvantage of laser hair removal is the possibility of hair regrowth in later years but retreatment can always be done.After the hair removal,patients are advised not pluck and wax the hair in the treated areas but to let these fall naturally.They should avoid the sun just after the treatment.
     The advantages of laser hair removal are first,it is fast since more areas can be done at once,the treatment lasts longer before regrowth of hair and only the targeted hair will be removed and so there is lesser or no skin damage in using Laser Hair Removal.

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 Hair transplant changed James Nesbitt's life

•    "Several years ago I began losing my hair, and like a lot of men it was a major concern to me - in fact, it was practically an obsession. But also I’m an actor, so I'm in the public eye a lot, and I really felt that my hair loss could affect my career prospects," Nesbitt told Mail on Sunday newspaper. 

Nesbitt had two transplant operations, which involved taking hair follicles from the back of the head, where they were growing well, and moving them to the scalp.

"I'm also using the approved medications finasteride and minoxidil to improve the quality of my hair and to prevent further hair loss.".......

        from the    The Daily Telegraph

     
       Hair transplant is a microscopic surgery procedure where hair follicles from one area of the head is implanted in the balding spot.A hair and scalp specialist known as trichologist, well first determine the cause of hair loss then he can recommend the proper treatment.Hair implant is not immediately recommended at the first sign of hair loss.Doctors usually waits until the hair loss had been happening for sometime before hair transplant is done.Patients may have varying type of hair loss like receding hairline or alopecia.The pattern of hair loss and balding areas must be well established  first before finally transplanting hair follicles to the bald spots to insure better prognosis of the hair implant procedure.

2 Methods of Hair transplant
1. Follicular Unit Extraction Technique - a hair transplant technique where individual hair follicles are  removed  from one area of the head.Hair implant is done by making an incision in the bald area. Smaller scar formation with this procedure.
2. Another method is, a strip of hair is taken from the donor area,this is dissected into single hairs and through incision in the bald area, these individual hairs are implanted.This method makes a bigger scar from donor site.

How to prevent hair loss
1. Proper Nutrition.a balanced diet of protein, fruits, vegetables and nuts would help in over all health including the growth of hair follicles.
2. Avoid stress.An increased in dihydrotestosterone or DHT, a male hormone usually which rises during stress, causes hair fall out.
3. Avoid smoking which could cause decreased blood supply to hair follicles.
4. avoid crash dieting because nutrient imbalance could affect hair growth thereby may cause hair loss.
     Some people have genetics to blame for their hair loss but for others it could be due to some of the reasons above,what ever the cause, there is a remedy out there called hair implant.People may seek help for cosmetic reasons to improve their appearance and self-esteem.They could be victims of ridicule or accidents like burn victims,hair transplant could help them.Before the hair transplant procedure,patients are informed that hair growth after the transplant could take place after maybe 3 months which will improve with in 1 year of the hair implant.